Dogger Bank Wind Farm to recruit new Community Investment apprentice
Dogger Bank Wind Farm, set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm, is recruiting a new apprentice to join its team. This new role underscores the wind farm’s commitment to creating a long-lasting positive impact within its local communities.
While Dogger Bank Wind Farm has already recruited apprentices in electrical engineering, wind operations, and logistics, this new position represents a broadening of opportunities. The successful candidate will play a key role in the team responsible for managing and allocating the wind farm’s substantial £25 million community investment fund. This fund supports various local initiatives, projects, and STEM educational programmes in the regions that host the wind farm’s operations, including South Tyneside, East Riding of Yorkshire, and Redcar and Cleveland.
The apprentice will also work closely with the Communications team, developing digital marketing skills, creating content and supporting events.
“We are incredibly proud of the positive relationships we’ve built with our local communities,” said Kay Doragh, Community Investment Manager at Dogger Bank Wind Farm. “Bringing in a Community Investment Apprentice will strengthen our ability to understand and respond to local needs, ensuring our investments create the greatest possible benefit. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference to join our local team.”
The energy sector is bringing huge changes to the North East through the growth of renewables and building of major infrastructure. It’s really important to us that local people feel the benefit of these projects through a well-managed Community Fund and that they know what is going on through effective communications. We are looking for an Apprentice who is excited to make a difference in their community and wants to be a part of getting people involved in these opportunities. If you are interested in people, community and communication, then we want to hear from you.
The apprenticeship will offer hands-on experience in community engagement, grant management, project evaluation, communications, and stakeholder relations. It provides a unique pathway into the renewable energy sector, demonstrating that careers in this growing industry extend beyond traditional engineering roles to encompass vital social and economic development.
Details on how to apply for this exciting new role can be found here.